Our Lady of Kaya

Marian Advocation of Kaya (Diocese of Kaya (Centre-Nord Region))
Recognized by the Church

In Kaya, the seat of its diocese in the Centre-Nord region of Burkina Faso, it venerates Our Lady of Kaya, included among the Marian places of the country in the lists of Marian shrines in Africa. It does not contain the history of its foundation or the iconography of the image in accessible sources.

Main data

Origin and history

In Kaya, the seat of its diocese in the Centre-Nord region of Burkina Faso, it venerates Our Lady of Kaya, included among the Marian places of the country in the lists of Marian shrines in Africa. It does not contain the history of its foundation or the iconography of the image in accessible sources.

The image and the sanctuary

It appears as a significant Marian sanctuary or place of the diocese. There is no detailed description of the image or the temple.

Sponsorship and coronation

There is no canonical coronation or formal sanctuary decree. Its inclusion in the Marian lists is at least a pastoral recognition by the diocese of Kaya.

Party and devotion

He doesn't know the date of the party. The news about Kaya has focused on the situation of insecurity in the area and the life of the diocese, without detailing stories, exvotes or miracles linked to this Marian place.

Link to the Rosary

In a region proven by insecurity, the faithful of Kaya find in the Rosary a refuge, entrusting to the Virgin the protection of their families and the peace of their land.